In this video, we take a look at what virtual reality is and how it can be used in the education system. Today, almost everyone has access to a form of virtual reality. This may be through access to smartphones, tablets and even video games. As the world advances in technology, it has become one of the methods utilized by the education system to deliver the curriculum in a safe, funfilled way.

Reflection

It is important that our students realize at an early age that plants can contribute to a healthy environment. We can work together to sow seeds and watch them grow as they learn about plants consumption of carbon dioxide, converting it to oxygen which we, as humans, breathe in.

1. How did you choose the topic for your storybook and why did you choose that topic related to your content area?

            Gardening is one of my hobbies.  It was very natural for me to try to share with my students information about the benefits of plants to the environment. When I noticed the limited choice of pictures which related to gardening, I quickly thought about using multiple sceneries to bring my point across to my audience.

2. What was the process like creating your storybook? Was it difficult or easy? 

       It was initially very difficult to get the storybook started because I could not log in. Eventually I found out that I had to minimize the log in page so that I could complete my application. Once that was done, I found it easy to work on my story book.

3. How can you use this as a future teacher? Give specific details of how you can incorporate this into a lesson either by having your students create a storybook or by you using one in a lesson.

       My aim is to work with Special Needs Students who are in pre-kindergarten to grade The fact that all students must be give an adequate education means that my Special Needs students would also deserve the right to learn about the contribution which plants make to the environment. I am not too sure that I would use this application with my students in that age group. Maybe it would be a project we could work on together as a class by using the whiteboard.

During the inquiry cycle, individuals are able to learn through hands-on experiences of placing themselves within certain scenarios and then working their way through it. An individual should be curious enough to ask questions and relate it to real life situations while finding solutions. The inquiry cycle is also a social experience.

Reflection

This group project made me think about the ways in which the delivering of classroom instructions and the student’s receipt of knowledge has progressed over the years. What used to be the rote system of education has become obsolete, and technology is rapidly taking its place. There are several technological learning devices which students can now utilize to speed up their inquiry process and the production time in any given subject area. The use of modern technology appeals to students and their various learning styles.